General Mohammed Gadih tests F-35 cockpit simulator at Marrakech Airshow

Advanced technology experience at the Marrakech Airshow

As part of the Marrakech International Airshow (MAS Airshow), the Royal Moroccan Air Force demonstrated its commitment to keeping pace with the latest technological developments in military aviation. General Mohammed Gadih, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Air Force, drew attention when he took the pilot’s seat in the cockpit simulator of the fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning II, at the stand of the American company Lockheed Martin.

Exploring fifth-generation capabilities

This move was intended to provide the high-ranking military official with an up-close look at the high technology and advanced systems offered by this formidable fighter, which is considered a symbol of technological air superiority in the world today. The simulator gave General Gadih the opportunity to experience the perspective of a fighter pilot flying a fifth-generation aircraft, including its advanced displays, data integration systems, and unprecedented sensor capabilities.

Prospects for developing Morocco’s air defense system

This interest is part of the ongoing efforts by the Kingdom of Morocco to modernize and develop its defense and deterrence system, while remaining open to the latest global innovations in the defense industry. Exploring such advanced technologies embodies a strategic vision aimed at keeping pace with the rapid developments in the global arms race and constantly seeking the best ways to enhance the defense readiness of the Royal Armed Forces.